The Dan River Autism Awareness 5k recently donated $25,000 from the proceeds of the race to the Autism Education Fund of the Community Foundation
of the Dan River Region. The fund was established in 2012 with proceeds raised from the race and has awarded 8 grants since its creation. The fund supports autism needs in our community.
Be sure to participate in next year's race to show your support for our community! Next year's race has been scheduled for April 29, 2017.
To learn more about the Autism Education Fund click here.
For more information on the Dan River Autism Awareness 5k click here.
Fund Spotlight!
Boys and Girls Club Endowment Fund
The Boys & Girls Clubs Endowment Fund was created to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Danville Area.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Danville Area has two locations, one in Danville, VA and one in Chatham, VA. Both locations work to help youth develop the attitudes, skill values and behaviors that enable them to succeed in life. The Clubs focus on three main impact areas: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles and Character and Leadership. Their anchor program is Power Hour, an hour set aside each day for new members to finish their homework, study or read. This not only enhances their grades at school, but gives them a sense of satisfaction and achievement as well.
Donations can be made to this fund at any time and they can be made in honor or in memory of a loved one.
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region just launched a new giving group called The Legacy Society.
The Legacy Society is a way for The Community Foundation to honor those who have made a lasting commitment to the Dan River Region. Individuals who designate a gift to CFDRR through a will, trust, retirement plan beneficiary or other planned gift are invited to join our Legacy Society.
We are so thankful to everyone who attend our 1st Legacy Society Reception. Our work would not be possible without you.
Click
here to learn more about the Legacy Society.
Retiring Board Members
The Community Foundation would like to
recognize with appreciation the retiring members of our Board of Directors for their faithful service.
We thank them for the time and energy they invested on The Community Foundation's Board of Directors and on our Committees. Their support was vital to helping others see the vision of our mission to improve and enrich area lives.
Stuart Watlington, Androniki Fallis and Verla Wall
Reminder!
~ Grant Applications are due
August 8th!
The Community Foundation
541 Loyal Street | Danville, VA 24541 | www.cfdrr.org | info@cfdrr.org
